Who Are We?

Altar’d State is a rapidly growing women’s fashion brand with 150+ locations in 40 states. It feels like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brand is built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the world.

Our Mission

"Stand Out. For Good". At Altar'd State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

Position Overview

The Graphic Designer is responsible for pre-production for both print and digital projects, email, site planning and social creative. They will be responsible for designing, updating, proofing and releasing assets. Candidates should be driven, self-motivated with very strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and have the ability to multi-task, manage their time efficiently and work well within the team and cross-functionally.

Please note, this position is based full-time in our Knoxville, TN area Home Office.

Essential Functions

• Partner with creative director, art directors, designers, copywriters, and brand managers to create seasonal marketing assets – both digital and print.
• Adapt quickly and maintain accuracy through frequent updates and promotional changes
• Partner with the photo studio to request image assets, submit shoot and retouch requests
• Work closely with Marketing Team to design digital CRM, advertising materials, internal communications.
• Research current design and graphics trends in fashion, social media, and marketing and how these apply to our brands.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design
• Experience in retail, design studio, agency or freelance (Retail experience is a plus)
• Proficient in Mac applications: Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management & planning skills
• A portfolio demonstrating a passion for digital design and a mastery of online visual communication
• Collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Passion for retail and knowledge of Arula and the Altar’d State family of brands.
• Highly collaborative & deadline oriented